The economic impact of anaemia in Peru

The aim of this study is to identify, estimate and explain the economic costs for the Peruvian state and economy caused by the current prevalence of iron-deficiency anaemia. Specifically, our aim is to find the economic costs that arise from the prevalence of anaemia among adults, by analysing and explaining its current impact on Peru’s economy, by estimating the future economic costs for the Peruvian economy of the current prevalence of anaemia among children and by estimating the costs incurred by the state from the anaemia-related care provided, as well as that related to consequent health problems. Furthermore, the study also undertakes an estimation of the costs that the Peruvian state would incurred in order to prevent anaemia among children and pregnant women. The aim of this is to show the importance and implications of the problem and the possible savings and benefits of a stronger, more systematic and more effective policy for fighting anaemia.